Notice2026-10166
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
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Published
May 21, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that permits have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 29942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10166]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF740]
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits, including permit amendments.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that permits have been issued under the
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act
(ESA), as applicable.
ADDRESSES: The permits and related documents are available for review
upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#115f5c57423f416320527e7c7c747f6562517f7e70703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="347a7972671a644605775b5959515a4047745a5b55551a535b42">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Courtney Smith, Ph.D. (File Nos.
24378, 29471, and 29565), Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. (File Nos. 23966,
29070, and 29154), Amy Hapeman (File No. 29017), and Jennifer Skidmore
(File No. 28985); at (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The requested permits have been issued under
the MMPA of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations
governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216),
the ESA of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), as
applicable. Notices were published in the Federal Register on the dates
listed below that requests had been submitted. To locate the Federal
Register notice that announced our receipt of the application and a
complete description of the activities, go to <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov">https://www.federalregister.gov</a> and search for the file number provided in
table 1 below.
Table 1--Issued Permits
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Previous Federal
File No. Version No. RTID Applicant Register notice Issuance date
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23966.......... 01............. 0648-XB412......... Christopher 86 FR 50704, April 29, 2026.
Cilfone, Kohola September 10,
Film Project, 61 2021.
Loa Place,
Lahaina, HI 96761.
24378.......... 02............. 0648-XE954......... University of 90 FR 23519, June April 17, 2026.
Alaska Southeast- 3, 2025.
Sitka, 1332
Seward Avenue,
Sitka, AK 99835
(Responsible
Party: Jan
Straley).
28985.......... N/A............ 0648-XF551......... Minnesota 91 FR 8467, April 29, 2026.
Zoological February 23,
Gardens, 13000 2026.
Zoo Boulevard,
Apple Valley, MN
55124
(Responsible
Party: John
Frawley).
29017.......... N/A............ 0648-XF059......... Alaska Department 90 FR 44648, April 22, 2026.
of Fish and Game, September 16,
P.O. Box 25526, 2025.
Juneau, AK 99802
(Responsible
Party: Lori
Quakenbush,
Ph.D.).
29070.......... N/A............ 0648-XF512......... University of 91 FR 5729, April 8, 2026.
Florida, 2015 February 9, 2026.
Southwest 16th
Avenue,
Gainesville, FL
32608
(Responsible
Party: Michael
Walsh, DVM).
29154.......... N/A............ 0648-XF513......... Briana Witteveen, 91 FR 5726, April 29, 2026.
Ph.D., University February 9, 2026.
of Alaska
Fairbanks, 4422
SE 50th Avenue,
Portland, OR
97206.
29471.......... N/A............ 0648-XF419......... Fort Wayne Zoo, 91 FR 5928, April 15, 2026.
3411 Sherman February 10,
Boulevard, Fort 2026.
Wayne, IN 46808
(Responsible
Party: Rick
Schuiteman).
29565.......... N/A............ 0648-XF543......... Mission Partners 91 FR 12172, April 29, 2026.
Entertainment March 12, 2026.
Group, 5500
Greenwood Plaza
Boulevard,
Greenwood
Village, CO 80111
(Responsible
Party: Greg
Eliason).
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the
activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance was based on a
finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will
not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are
consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the
ESA.
Dated: May 18, 2026.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-10166 Filed 5-20-26; 8:45 am]
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